Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody

The accused man, Dylan Scannell, was further remanded in custody for four weeks. Picture: Dan Linehan

A man who is charged with the murder of Cobh chef Ian Baitson has been further remanded in custody for four weeks at a sitting of Mallow District Court, Cork.

Dylan Scannell, aged 30, with an address at O’Rahilly St, Cobh, Cork, appeared via video link from Cork Prison before Judge Colm Roberts.

Court presenter Sgt Linda O’Leary said that the State would be applying to have Mr Scannell remanded in custody for a further four weeks with his consent. 

The purpose of the detention is to allow time for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to issue instructions on how the case should proceed.

Ian Baitson suffered serious injuries during an incident in a carpark in Cobh on March 15, later dying from his injuries in a hospital on March 19. Picture: PA

Solicitor Cathal Lombard, acting on behalf of Mr Scannell’s solicitor Ken Murray, informed Mr Scannell of the State’s application and asked was he willing to consent to a further four-week period in custody, to which Mr Scannell said he was.

Judge Colm Roberts said that progress was being made in the case and it was the sensible option to opt for a four week period. The maximum period of custody allowed without the accused’s consent is two weeks.

Judge Roberts remanded Mr Scannell in custody with consent to appear again by video link on May 21st for instructions from the DPP.

Mr Scannell was charged with the murder of Ian Baitson at Midleton District Court on March 20. 

Mr Baitson suffered serious injuries during an incident in a carpark in Cobh on March 15, he died of his injuries in hospital on March 19.